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May 1, 2008, 2:44 PM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#26

These pics show the light grey, silver and dark grey details liquid masked, sprayed purple, then removed.
Some areas of masking remain on to be removed after later layers. I'm going to revisit the heavily detailed areas for additional layering...

May 1, 2008, 9:51 PM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#30

I don't wanna highjack this thread but I received my cold-cast TF helmet today painted in ESB colors and I have to say TF's work is amazing!!! Simply put, it is the most stunning piece of art work I now own....

May 2, 2008, 11:18 AM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#35

Ha! I'm not falling for that old chestnut! (what's your address Jon?)
Just been applying the red to the mandibles and trim...and had a PINK scare! I put a couple of extra layers on and i think that did the trick...just have to wait 24 hours before i peel off the mask...

May 2, 2008, 12:21 PM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#36

O.K. Here's one of those rare instances where impatience is a virtue: removing the liquid mask after 1-2 hours is a lot easier than waiting 24 hrs! Gently rubbing over the surface with your finger actually smooths the painted surface as well as removing any liquid mask. My favorite detail so far is the first light grey colour which is just visible in the pics and blends into the silver perfectly but at the right angle stands out...

May 3, 2008, 11:57 AM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#41

Spideyfett said:

TF is my HERO!!!....Dang bro....

Does that mean i have to wear my 'Y' fronts over my trousers?
Just applied the black to the upper cheeks, i'll leave for 24 hrs and then mask for the green on the dome and lower cheeks.
Spideyfett gave me a good tip some time ago, i will buff the final painted surface with 0000 wire wool, this takes the texture away in some areas and seems to polish the suface deepening tones, giving it a slight sheen also...

May 6, 2008, 3:05 PM - Re: Just when you thought it was safe...another ESB paint up!#48

Just masked the silver and grey on the dome/lower cheeks. The whole helmet has been gently buffed with 0000 wire wool, gives the colours a nice sheen and reduces the raised edges between layers, also it exposes some real damage on certain edges. The red on the mandibles has really changed hew since i applied it, possibly the contrasting green and the buffing? The damage on the L/H lower mandible was done last after some of the green i use on the back was mixed with dark grey and applied...